Wordle

Wordle Web Site: http://www.wordle.net

Using Wordle

1. Write some text, like an essay or an article.
2. Select all of the text and then copy it to the clipboard.
3. Go to http://wordle.net.
4. Click on Create at the top of the site to create your own "Wordle."
5. Paste the text.
6. Either use a screen capture program to save the Wordle as a graphic OR print OR save as a .pdf.

How are Teachers Using Wordle?

• Ways teachers are using Wordle: http://www.freetech4teachers.com/2009/06/more-wordle-ideas.html
• Others: Adjectives to describe main characters, thesaurus, student name plates, graphics for web pages, word clouds of student writing, etc. http://techlearning.com/blogs/20322